Scholarships and Bursaries

Academic Entrance Scholarships

Redeemer wants to recognize incoming students for their previous academic achievements. Incoming first-entry students are automatically considered for these entrance scholarships at admission and are renewable each year. These are the available scholarships starting in fall 2019:

Average

Scholarship value

Four-year value

95-100%

$2,000

$8,000

90-94.9%

$1,000

$4,000

85-89.9%

$500

$2,000

Redeemer’s academic scholarship program allows students to increase their scholarship during their time at Redeemer. For example, a student coming in with an 87% average might receive $500 in year one; however, if their average is 92% in years 2-4, they would receive $1,000 annually.

What is a scholarship?

Scholarships are awards that don’t need to be repaid and which are based on merit, accomplishments or ability. They are awarded to recognize a student’s achievement in areas such as academics, athletics, leadership or service.

Redeemer & SunLight Foundation Leadership Scholarships (10 x $2,000)

Demonstrated noteworthy leadership qualities in school, church or community involvement

Be in high school or have completed high school during preceding 12 months and have no other post-secondary education

Submit a leadership resume that lists your leadership roles and a [250-500] word essay that articulates what leadership means to you, why you have taken specific roles and how your Christian commitment has influenced your leadership

Candidates who qualify will be invited to Redeemer’s campus for an interview.

RUC Health Sciences Excellence Award for Incoming Students ($2,000)

Intend to major in Health Sciences and demonstrate interest in this program by registering in at least five courses that comprise the Health Sciences major or cognate requirements

Submit a short statement describing your interest in the Health Sciences, your plan for a future career, and any activities that may have provided you with exposure to the field of health and health-related issues (can include a job, apprenticeship, or volunteer experiences)

RUC Health Sciences Awards for Incoming Students ($1,000)

Minimum admissions average of 70%

Intend to major in Health Sciences and demonstrate interest in this program by registering in at least five courses that comprise the Health Sciences major or cognate requirements.

Submit a short statement describing your interest in the Health Sciences and potential future career aspirations.

RUC Natural Sciences & Mathematics Scholarship (2 x $1,000)

High grades in four senior-level high school science or mathematics courses

Intend to major in a field in the natural sciences or mathematics and demonstrate interest in one of these programs by registering in a minimum of four courses in this division in first year of studies

Submit a short statement describing their interest in science or mathematics.

SunLight Foundation Music Scholarship (2 x $1,500)

Good academic record

Intend to major in Music and demonstrate interest in this program by registering in appropriate first-year Music courses

Submit a resume of your music experience, an essay describing why you wish to study music at a Christian university; and two letters of recommendation

Vandermarel Young Life Canada Award (up to 3 x $2,000)

Active participation in the ministry of Young Life Canada during the academic year

Submit a description of your involvement with Young Life Canada, and

Submit an endorsement by a Young Life Canada representative (email to: financialaid@redeemer.ca)

Harry And Anne Voortman Award (5 x $1,000)

Submit a list of extra-curricular high-school activities you have been involved in (such as drama, music, student government or athletics) with a brief description of each

Harry And Anne Voortman Mission Bursary (5 x $2,000)

Member of a Christian church

Student demonstrating financial need

Parents are active missionaries employed by a recognized mission agency

Unused funds may be awarded annually to any student who enrolls as a full-time student at Redeemer University, is a member of a Christian church and demonstrates financial need.

John And Maria Proper Creation Care Bursary ($1,000)

Intend to major in Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry

Student demonstrating financial need

Preference given to incoming students

Submit a 500-word essay describing your love and care for creation, past activities that demonstrate leadership in environmental concern and a vision of how you wish to pursue this in their future career and life.

Mephibosheth Bursary (variable amounts)

Students who have a physical or sensory disability that is likely to continue indefinitely

Good academic standing, not on probation

Preference given to candidates demonstrating the greatest financial need and whose disability makes part-time employment during the academic year unlikely

Intend to major in Business and demonstrate interest in this program by registering in appropriate first-year Business and Business cognate courses

Contributions to high school and anticipated contributions to the life at Redeemer

Submit a type-written 500-word essay stating interest in pursuing a business major, describing why you think you are suited for the field of business and listing relevant work and volunteer experiences

Richard and Margaret Vandezande Restoring Hope Bursary (3 x $1,000)

Student who has faced or overcome mental health challenges in their life

Student demonstrating financial need

Preference given to students intending to major in Applied Social Sciences, Education or Ministry

Submit a statement describing the nature of the mental health challenges that you are facing or have overcome, either directly or through the experience of a family member, and how receiving bursary funds will assist you.

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